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Archive for May, 2011
Questions About Filling Upgrades
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
What is a filling upgrade?
A filling upgrade replaces your old metal fillings with porcelain fillings. Metal fillings have the potential of causing health problems and damage to your teeth. They also draw negative attention to your smile. Porcelain fillings blend flawlessly with your natural teeth and will not cause health or dental issues.
Are filling upgrades only for aesthetic purposes?
Replacing your metal fillings with porcelain fillings increase the aesthetic quality of your smile as well as the health of your teeth, Metal fillings can tarnish and darken the teeth and may cause the teeth to crack over time. Porcelain fillings will not discolor or damage your teeth and they will add strength to your teeth.
How many appointments will it take to replace my metal fillings?
Laurel cosmetic dentist, Dr. Melnick uses CEREC technology for filling upgrades. CEREC technology is a fast and effective way to replace old fillings and only requires one visit to Dr. Melnick’s cosmetic dentistry office.
What dental problems can upgrading my fillings correct?
Upgrading your fillings will correct all of the dental problems metal fillings cause to include:
- Tarnished fillings
- Fillings that are failing
- Loose fillings
- Health concerns related to mercury in metal fillings
If you would like to upgrade your fillings and live in the Laurel area, please contact our cosmetic dentistry team at Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry today, serving Laurel, Columbia, Fulton, and Silver Spring Maryland.
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Questions About TMJ
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
What is TMJ?
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. Everyone has two Temporomandibular Joints on either side of the lower jaw. The TMJ attaches the lower jaw to the skull and is responsible for the full range of motion of the lower jaw. The TMJ lets the lower jaw move up and down, side to side, and forward and backward.
TMJ can also refere to the misalignment of the Temporomandibular Joints and the disorder the misalignment causes called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).
What are the symptoms of TMJ?
When the Temporomandibular Joints are misaligned, many symptoms of the disorder may result. These symptoms include:
- Migraine-like headaches
- Facial, neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
- Loose teeth
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Sore or sensitive teeth
How do I get treatment for my TMJ?
Dr. Melnick is a neuromuscular dentist in Laurel, Maryland who is specially trained to diagnose and treat the causes of TMJ. In a consultation about your TMJ symptoms, Dr, Melnick will examine your bite, how your jaws are aligned, and your symptoms. He will discover how your jaw needs to be aligned in order to work properly and relieve your symptoms, There are several treatment options to meet your specific needs.
If you have additional TMJ questions or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Melnick, please contact Laurel Lakes Cosmetic Dentistry. We serve patients in and around Laurel, Columbia, Fulton, and Silver Spring Maryland.
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